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India Halts Visa Services for Pakistani Nationals

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11 months ago

April 24, 2025

In a significant response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, India announced on Thursday the immediate suspension of visa services for Pakistani nationals. This decision follows a series of measures taken against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, in the wake of the April 22 attack that resulted in the deaths of at least 26 tourists.

The Ministry of External Affairs stated, “In line with the decisions made by the Cabinet Committee on Security in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India has decided to suspend visa services for Pakistani nationals effective immediately. All currently valid visas issued by India to Pakistani nationals will be revoked as of April 27, 2025.”

The MEA further clarified that medical visas for Pakistani nationals will remain valid only until April 29. It urged all Pakistani nationals currently in India to depart before their visas expire, as recently amended. Additionally, Indian citizens are strongly advised against traveling to Pakistan, while those already in Pakistan are encouraged to return to India as soon as possible.

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UP Teen Dies in Street Racing Crash In Lucknow

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6 hours ago

March 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Uttar Pradesh: A 17-year-old Class 12 student died in a road accident during a street race in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday.

The victim, Naitik Kumar, was riding a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 with a group of bikers near Janeshwar Mishra Park. While racing, he suddenly lost control of his bike after hitting something on the road.

His bike crashed into a Honda Activa in front of him. He then fell onto a road divider and suffered serious head injuries.

The Activa slid across the road and hit another bike, a Kawasaki Ninja, which was moving at high speed. The Ninja rider was adjusting his action camera when the accident happened.

Naitik Kumar was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead. Police said he was not wearing proper protective gear.

Two others involved in the accident suffered minor injuries. Police are checking CCTV footage to find the exact cause of the crash.

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BCM Hostel Manager Dies by Suicide

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12 hours ago

March 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Hassan: A hostel manager working under the Backward Classes Welfare Department died by suicide in Channarayapatna of Hassan district.

The deceased has been identified as Lokesh (45). He had been serving as a warden for two hostels in Guddenahalli, Hassan, and was recently promoted as a hostel manager a few days ago. Following the promotion, he was posted as the manager of the BCM hostel in Channarayapatna.

According to reports, Lokesh allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself at his residence on Saturday night.

The exact reason for his suicide is not yet known. Local police visited the spot, conducted a preliminary inspection, and have begun an investigation into the incident.